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Bowie Maryland Map

Explore Bowie, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bowie, Maryland

How to Use This Bowie, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bowie, Maryland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Maryland or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bowie.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bowie
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Prince George's County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.954703
Longitude	-76.738834
Population	58,329
Density	1101.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	20716, 20720, 20715, 20717, 20718
Area Code	301, 240
County Seat	Upper Marlboro
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Bowie, Maryland

Bowie is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 58,329. The population density is 1101.6 people per km². Bowie is located at 38.9547°N, 76.7388°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bowie is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 20716, 20720, 20715.

Bowie occupies a stretch of land where the quiet currents of the Mill Branch define the local topography, carving a path through the earth that speaks of a persistent, steady endurance. It lies 1.4 miles north-northeast of Mitchellville, MD (from Mitchellville, MD: bearing 29°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Anne Arundel. The landscape here is defined by a gentle, undulating terrain that reaches toward the horizon, where the distant silhouettes of Bacon Ridge offer a subtle border to the sky. Residents often find themselves drawn to the stillness of Allen Pond, a small, reflective body of water that captures the soft, amber hues of late afternoon light. While the air carries the faint, salty suggestion of the distant Seclude Cove, the ground itself remains grounded in the dense, protective greenery of Woodland Park. It is a place where the edges of the woods meet the open air of Harwood Hollow, creating a mosaic of natural spaces that feel both expansive and intimate.

Development of Bowie began with a vision of transit and connection, as iron rails once dictated the rhythm of growth and the movement of goods across the Maryland landscape. Where early settlers once looked upon the soil as a source of sustenance, the architecture of the modern era soon emerged, transforming open tracts into a grid of homes and commerce. This evolution reflects a broader history of expansion, moving from the quiet, agrarian roots of the past toward a more complex, structured identity. Even as the physical footprint of Bowie has shifted over the decades, the echoes of its founding remain in the way the streets are laid out, favoring a deliberate, organized pace that honors the original intentions of those who first broke ground here.

Economic life in Bowie hums with a steady vitality, supported by a network of professional services, retail hubs, and administrative centers that anchor the daily routine. Infrastructure here is designed to facilitate the movement of people and ideas, bridging the gap between local enterprise and the broader corridors of commerce that define the region. Educational opportunities are woven into the experience of living here, with institutions that provide a foundation for growth and career development for a diverse population. The blend of residential quietude and accessible industry ensures that Bowie maintains a functional, reliable character, where the infrastructure serves as a silent partner to the ambitions of those who work and learn within its borders.

Cultural life in Bowie thrives on a mix of community-driven events and the collective enthusiasm for the sports that define the regional spirit. Annual festivals draw neighbors together, turning local parks into gathering spaces where the atmosphere is marked by a shared sense of belonging and the simple pleasure of a seasonal celebration. While the shadow of Goose Island lingers in the regional memory, the focus for many remains on the immediate landmarks that provide a sense of place, from the quiet benches of Woodland Park to the bustling fields where local teams compete. The spirit of Bowie is perhaps best captured in these moments of gathering, where the influence of the surrounding landscape—the way the light hits the trees or the cooling breeze arrives from the direction of the coast—serves as a constant, subtle backdrop to the unfolding story of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Foxhill Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 323° NW
Kenilworth Park At Belair (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 086° E
Overdue Recognition Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 173° S
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 353° N
National Capital Radio & Television Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 171° S
Globe Comm Wma (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 057° NE
Belt Woods Heritage Conservation (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 207° SW
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 203° SW
Uhler Nrma (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 353° N
Lake Deborah (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 269° W
Lake View (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 269° W
Martin Luther King Junior Communications Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 344° N
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.2 mi, 335° NW · 26k acres
Hamilton Cemetery (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 295° NW
Gallery 19 (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 293° NW
Old Greenbelt Theatre (Cinema) — 8.0 mi, 294° NW
Greenbelt MakerSpace (Arts Centre) — 8.1 mi, 294° NW
Mother and Child Statue (Public Artwork) — 8.1 mi, 294° NW
Greenbelt Arts Center (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 294° NW
Broad Creek Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.5 mi, 069° E
Prince George's Equestrian Center (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 182° S
Be with Me Playseum (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 077° E
Landmark Theatres (Cinema) — 10.6 mi, 082° E
Local by Design (Gallery) — 10.7 mi, 077° E
Good Knight Castle Children's Museum (Museum) — 10.8 mi, 301° NW
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 17.2 mi, 249° W · 2,795 acres

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